Letter to the Editor: Gun control starts with respect at home

Gun control should start in the home, at birth. The responsibility parents assume by becoming parents is to teach respect for all others. That means behavior toward others, including manners. A gentleman does not wear his hat indoors, and never at a restaurant. He allows his female companion to follow the hostess to the table. He opens doors for anyone who may be going into the same door he is about to use, especially females and definitely older people.

By the time those children have grown to adulthood, they should know "right from wrong." That would include the proper use of firearms. Perhaps classes should be taught on firearm use, since these young people have (hopefully) become responsible adults.

It is time for us to resurrect Mr. Common Sense, but that will only happen if/when parents take seriously the role of parenthood.